Airport Comparison
| CPT | DUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | King Shaka International Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | DUR |
| ICAO Code | FACT | FALE |
| City | Cape Town | Durban |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 295 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -29.610000, 31.120000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Durban (DUR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, South Africa is 1,277 kilometers (794 miles / 690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 13:28 in Cape Town, it's 13:28 in Durban.
The return flight from Durban (DUR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.